"Bullish" on Food Stamps
With a 17% annual increase in the number of families relying on food stamps, discount retailer Family Dollar Stores Inc. sees a major growth opportunity.
The Cheese Bailout
While Washington weighs aid to U.S. auto makers, the Italian government is buying up 100,000 wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano and donating them to charity.
The Great Truffle Crisis
White truffle output in Italy has fallen by 20 to 30 percent. What's more, the worldwide economic crisis has led to a drop in demand for the luxe tubers.
The Economy and Eating Disorders
The tanking U.S. economy is turning binge eating into a very expensive disorder.
In French Economic Downturn, Offal Is the Winner
As its economy staggers, France has seen an uptick in sales of tripe, tongues, and other offal.
Shocker: Men Better Than Women at Coupon Clipping
Battle of the sexes: the coupon edition [Daily Dish]
Stock Up! Economic Plunge Leads to 13% Jump in Freezer Sales
Americans Stop Buying Appliances... Except For Freezers [Consumerist]
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